Course snapshot
Minimum duration
6-12
Months
STUDY TYPE
Online
qualifIcation
Diploma
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Duration
6-12
Months
STUDY TYPE
Online
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace such as registered managers of a service or unit, or deputy or assistant managers. The qualification forms the competence requirements for those learners working in adult care settings at level 5. The content is appropriate for learners who work in adult social care and have responsibility for leading and managing a service. This will include managing and improving care and support for those accessing the service, supporting and developing the workforce and driving the vision for their service or organisation. Primarily, the qualification aims to support the development of registered managers of adult social care services, specifically those new to the role. The qualification aims to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in leading and managing adult social care provision and teams, responsibilities of leaders and managers, improvement and innovation, communication, values and behaviours, health and safety and professional behaviours of leaders and managers.
Successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Level 5 Certificate in Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing (RQF)
•Learners can progress to a specialism Degree in their chosen field.
It is a requirement that learners have access to the appropriate workplace and role to be able to successfully meet the knowledge and skills requirements of this qualification.
To register on to this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirement:
• Be working as a manager(paid/voluntary) in a suitable role (as outlined above) within the residential childcare sector.
• Be 19+ years of age
It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Additionally, it is recommended that learners are able to demonstrate prior achievement of qualifications at a minimum of Level 3 in a related area. It is recommended that learners will have completed a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This qualification is assessed through completion of a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed and internally quality assured by the centre.
All submissions will be made via student platform (log in details obtain during on boarding).
· Portfolio of Evidence
· Coursework
· Practical Demonstration/Assignment
· You’ll be evaluated via a series of written questions to assess your comprehension.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Study anytime, anywhere. You can download & submit assignments 100% online at your own pace with guidance available through booking system to meet your needs from our designated tutor support team.
To complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England), learners must achieve a minimum of 95 credits.
The following rule of combination must be followed, learners:
• must complete all units contained within the mandatory group totalling 80 credits
• may complete a maximum of 5 credits from optional group A
• must complete a minimum of 10 credits from optional group B
Unit 1: Leadership and Management in Adult Care
Unit 2: Effective Communication, Handling Information, and Responding to Complaints
Unit 3: Partnership Working in Adult Care
Unit 4: Business & Resource Management and Leading a Vision
Unit 5: Safeguarding Practices and Mental Capacity
Unit 6: Health & Wellbeing, Equality, and Person-Centred Practice
Unit 7: Supervising Others
Unit 8: Coaching and Mentoring in Care
Unit 9: Continuous Professional Development & Personal Wellbeing
Unit 10: Health and Safety in Adult Care
Unit 11: Team Learning and Facilitating Change in Care
Unit 12: Continuous Improvement and Managing Quality
Unit 13: Leading Person-Centred Practice
Unit 14: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Human Rights
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